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Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

Despite spending big on the likes of Ramires and Alex Teixeira, Jiangsu Suning were dumped out of the AFC Champions League group stages.

Jiangus Suning's Alex Teixeira and Ramires had contrasting fortunes while Tokyo benefited from a 'keeper error in the AFC Champions League.

Rivaldo Rivaldo, a FIFA World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, has announced his retirement at the age of 41.

Esteghlal and Zob Ahan were the winnning teams in Monday's AFC Champions League action, the former taking control of Group A.

Al Hilal's dramatic victory at Al Rayyan was the pick of the matches but Omar Abdulrahman and Mehdi Taremi also starred on Monday.

A whopping 38 goals were scored across eight AFC Champions League ties on a thrilling day of group-stage action.

Alex Teixeira helped Jiangsu Suning to keep their AFC Champions League campaign alive, but holders Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao are out.

Tony Popovic Western Sydney Wanderers are on the brink of elimination but the Australians still have a chance of defending their crown.

Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers, Al Shabab, Al Jazira and Foolad booked their spots in the AFC Champions League's last 16 on Wednesday.